CFL Light bulbs

Compact fluorescent Lights, CFls, have been sold to the consumer as a real solution to reducing energy consumption. Here is the real truth;

CFLs are a hazard to the environment;

CFLs contain mercury which is a hazardous material requiring extensive clean up and disposal guidelines
Most CFLs are being thrown away with the trash ending up in our landfills causing a serious environmental problem
CFLs when broken create a serious health risk in both the home and work place

CFL’s use ballast. These harmonic ballast use an additional 18-60% more wattage that the bulb itself
Over time the light output of a CFL will decrease thus creating a shorter lifespan than advertized

LED Bulbs vs. CFL And Incandescent	60 Watt Incandescent	15 Watt CFL	8 Watt LED
Life Span	1,200 hours	8,000 hours	25,000-50,000 hours
Energy Required To Equal 60 watt Incandescent	N/A	15 watts	8 watts*
Yearly Energy Cost Per 20 bulbs	$525.60	$131.00	$69.35
Cost (Lowest), 2011)	$1.00	$2.50	$20
Number of Incandescent Bulbs Saved	N/A	6.0	41
Contains Mercury?	No	Yes	No
Comes On Instantly?	Yes	No	Yes
BTU's Of Heat Generated Per Hour	85	30	3.4
Cycling On And Off Affects Life Span?	Yes	Yes	No

Considering the major environmental impact and real energy consumption Compact Fluorescents Lights are not a real solution!